Nydia Velázquez actually said...

"I urge my colleagues to support this important legislation that will give federal prisoners a second chance to lead meaningful and productive lives after release."

"Nearly 95 percent of the people currently in prison will be released, and one of the biggest obstacles they face is unemployment."

"We need real change like the Stop Wall Street Looting Act."

"I believe that there is a good case to be made for increased risk sharing between private equity funds and portfolio companies."